Journalism Camp: Covering race, ethnicity, and culture
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Education
Lamont working to close gap between teachers and children so workforce “better reflects the diversity of students in the classroom”
Currently, about 4.3% of Connecticut educators are Hispanic or Latino, according to state Department of Education data. The same information
Education
Virtual U’: keeping people engaged and connected during the pandemic
“Life doesn’t end at retirement,” said Richard Benfield, a Wethersfield resident, and retired Central Connecticut State University geography professor. “Quite
Democracy>Politics, Education
Training aims to assist more people of color get the skills necessary to run for public office
While members of the Black, Hispanic – Latino and Asian communities comprise nearly 35 percent of Connecticut’s population, they represent
Community, Democracy>Politics, Education
Dr. Cardona: “As American as Apple Pie & Rice & Beans”
Dr. Miguel Cardona, President Biden’s pick to run the U.S. Department of Education, is awaiting confirmation in the Senate. Supporters in
Democracy>Politics, Education
Support strengthens for Cardona as Education Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is facing pressure campaigns from a number of lawmakers urging him to appoint more Latinos to high
Education
Black and Latino studies now required in high school courses
Connecticut has become the first state in the U.S. to require all high schools to offer courses on African American,
Community, CT News Junkie, Education
Study Identifies Digital Divide in Connecticut
Deficits in access fell disproportionately on Hispanic households
CTMirror, Education
Why does community college enrollment look so different this year? COVID
Significant decrease in enrollment among Latino students
CTLN Opinion+, Education, Opinion, Video
CTLN Opinion+: Inclusion in Science Education with Matt Fleury of CT Science Center
Description of the video: CTLN Opinion+ is dedicated to opinions and the concerns of Latinos, in our conversation with Matt
Arts and Culture, Education
Acclaimed Mexican author Luis Alberto Urrea leads Latino artists and writers in ‘Big Read’
Eastern CT State University (ECSU) in Willimantic, is one of 84 communities in the United States to receive an NEA
CTLN Opinion+, Education, Video
CTLN Opinion+: Back to school with Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools Dr Leslie Torres Rodriguez
Description of the video: Connecticut students returned to school on September 9, both in person and remotely. We had the